Richard Sambrook Smith

cyber security attacks on schools

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Why staff training is vital for combatting cyber security attacks on schools

So we find ourselves near the beginning of another academic year; the summer holiday went quicker than the last and the school uniform aisle at Tesco looks like a jumble sale. Yes, the school term is almost upon us once again. For schools and MATs,...

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ICT strategy for schools

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ICT strategy for schools: 5 essential tips you may have forgotten

For UK schools and MATs, technology has become an integral part of life, allowing them to track attendance, monitor performance, communicate between...

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dfe connect the classroom

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What is the DfE Connect The Classroom programme and how can you benefit?

Access to reliable and high-speed internet has become crucial for educational institutions that want to fully embrace the benefits of technology for...

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MIS Procurement - navigating the process

Management Information Systems (MIS) are a hot topic right now. Last year, we had ESS SIMS changing their contracts from annual to three years and...

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Head and shoulder image of Jon Jones

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Jon Jones joins Novatia

We are pleased to announce that we have welcomed Jon Jones to Novatia as of 3rd January 2023. Jon is taking up the role of Technical Consultant and...

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Blog 2: Piloting EdTech a key step for successful implementation

Here is blog two in our series around the DfE report on Implementation of education technology in schools. The first blog, ‘The value of internal...

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Four ways to reduce your ICT costs

We are all experiencing significant increases in costs in our daily lives, and Multi Academy Trusts and their schools are no exception. Inflation is...

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Steve Warburton

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Steve Warburton joins Novatia

We are pleased to announce that we are welcoming Steve Warburton back to the Novatia team on 26th September. Steve is taking up the role of Senior...

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Out with ISDN, in with VoIP

BT are retiring their ISDN services, don’t be left short. Now is the time to consider the alternatives for your MAT.

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Making it even easier to access our ICT expertise

As advisors to UK Education, we’ve strategically steered hundreds of school leaders over the years to be clear on what ICT they need and achieve...

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